Breaking 1000 Podcast

Ready Set Grow
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Practical coaching and proven systems to help churches break the 1,000 barrier. Each week, Scott Wilson, Hunter Wilson, and Mark Brewer turn big vision into week-by-week steps—building Ephesians-4 teams, running 90-day cycles and cooldowns, measuring what matters, and multiplying ministry through leaders of leaders. Expect honest stories, templates you can steal, and clear next actions to grow healthy, sustainable churches. www.readysetgrow.church

Episodes

  1. 8H AGO

    Don’t Be the Lone Genius Ep | 07 Master

    It can be scary to delegate. Every pastor has felt that tension — “If I hand this off, what if they mess it up?” You’ve carried the vision, the weight, the pressure to get it right. But the truth is: you can’t scale your church if you’re carrying it all yourself. In this episode, Mark, Hunter, and Scott talk honestly about the fear of delegation — and how to lead with confidence using proven systems. Learn how to trust your team, develop leaders, and stop carrying the entire weight of ministry alone. You’ll discover: - Why delegation feels risky — and why it’s still essential for growth - The 4-part filter for Delegation: Complete, Delete, Defer, Delegate - How the 10-80-10 framework keeps projects aligned start to finish - How the 365 process turns job roles into clear, sustainable standards - Why “no surprises” leadership builds trust and reduces anxiety - How to use delegation as discipleship, not just task management By the end, you’ll have the tools to delegate with clarity, coach with confidence, and finally breathe again as your team carries the mission with you. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why pastors fear delegation 00:41 – The 5 things only a lead pastor should do 01:49 – Delegation ≠ dumping — it’s ownership 03:35 – The 4-part filter: Complete, Delete, Defer, Delegate 07:27 – How to decide what really deserves your time 08:33 – Two kinds of delegation: Items vs. Standards 09:15 – The 10-80-10 Framework (how to delegate right) 11:23 – The tollbooth method: never get “ghosted” mid-project 17:21 – The 365 system: building roles that scale 22:17 – Delegation as discipleship — developing competent leaders Ask us anything: hey@readysetgrow.church

    25 min

  2. OCT 29

    People ALWAYS Leave (and That’s Okay) Ep | 06

    Seasons change, and often with them, staff. Every leader will face moments when a team member’s grace for a season lifts — not as a sign of failure, but as part of God’s plan. In this episode, Scott, Hunter, and Mark unpack how to recognize when grace has lifted, why obedience is greater than staying, and how to send people into their next season with gratitude and grace. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to “The Grace Lifting” 00:36 What it means when grace lifts 01:17 Why obedience matters more than staying 02:33 Shifting the win: celebrating sending, not clinging 03:51 Signs that grace is lifting 05:42 When irritation is a sign of calling 06:45 The best time to talk about leaving 08:10 Building a culture of trust for transitions 10:07 How pastors can lead through grace shifts 14:04 Handling attitude and timing with wisdom 17:29 Why staff are extensions of the pastor’s grace 19:55 How grace lifting leads to health and peace 21:53 Final thoughts: grace, stewardship, and release Ask us anything: hey@readysetgrow.church

    23 min

  3. OCT 22

    The Smartest Financial Move Your Church Can Make This Year and It’s FREE Ep | 05

    Most pastors only call their banker when there’s a problem — but what if your relationship with your banker could unlock growth, favor, and opportunity before you even need it? In this episode of Breaking 1000, Scott and Hunter unpack the mindset and habits that help churches build influence and credibility where it matters most — in faith and finances. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Episode 5: “The Banker” 00:37 Why every pastor needs a banker before they need a loan 01:20 The two key relationships every leader should build early 01:58 Influence = respect + relationship 02:56 Building trust with your banker 03:50 Why pastors should think local, not just big banks 04:32 How to make the first move — relationship before transaction 05:29 Turning banking into community partnership 08:00 Building respect through rhythm and communication 10:24 How proactive updates build long-term trust 12:06 Leading with transparency and consistency 15:32 The importance of celebrating partnership publicly 18:18 Why respect and relationship drive real influence 21:09 Final thoughts: start building before you need it Ask us anything: hey@readysetgrow.church

    22 min

  4. OCT 15

    The Anti–Death-by-Meeting Playbook Ep | 04

    Most teams don’t hate meetings—they hate bad meetings. Scott and Hunter break down a simple, repeatable system to turn meetings into momentum: clear purpose, the right people (not just the hierarchy), a skilled facilitator, and a fully prepared, collaborative agenda. You’ll also get the “write your own” rule for action items/notes and the one ritual that keeps follow-through high: always start by reviewing last week’s actions. Timestamps 00:00 Why most meetings fail 00:52 “Don’t default to hierarchy”—who should be in the room 02:45 Leader vs. facilitator (and why they’re rarely the same person) 04:10 The fully prepared, collaboratively built agenda 06:05 Async write-ups & the 1-3-1 decision ask 09:10 “Write your own” action items + notes 11:30 Start every meeting by reviewing last week’s actions 13:40 How this system reduces mid-week micromanagement 15:30 Quick recap of all 7 principles Questions for the show? Email hey@readysetgrow.church.

    24 min

  5. OCT 8

    Don’t Be the Hero: How to Cast (and Keep) Vision Ep | 03

    Vision that works isn’t a one-time speech—it’s a system. In this episode, we cover how to define vision (Matthew 25 “double”), pick metrics, and run 90-day cycles with strategic cooldowns. We talk “messy middle” leadership, avoiding mid-cycle idea dumps, and why you never surprise leaders with a Sunday announcement. Timestamps 00:00 Vision vs. performance: set the stage 00:54 Don’t be the hero when you cast vision 02:10 Clarifying vision: Matthew 25 & “double impact” 03:09 Mission vs. vision (3–5 year sandbox) 04:11 Pace math: double in 3 (≈26%/yr) or 5 (≈15%/yr) 05:29 What to measure: attendance, giving, serving 06:50 Internal vs. external cascading 08:20 Beyond the speech: systems and workflow 09:21 The messy middle (confusion, friction, doubt) 10:49 90-day cycles + cooldown rhythm (Apr/Aug/Dec) 12:34 Ideas list to prevent mid-cycle whiplash 14:47 Pre-brief boards, staff, key givers before Sunday 15:27 Final thoughts & practical next steps Ask us anything: hey@readysetgrow.church

    31 min

  6. OCT 1

    Everyone Has to Dunk: Raising Standards Without Lowering the Rim Ep | 02

    Performance ≠ multiplication. Scott and Hunter walk through the meeting that changed everything: naming the 650 ceiling, refusing to lower the rim, and building stairs so everyone can “dunk.” We cover Ephesians 4 leadership, a 3-step development path (Model → Mentor → Multiply), and the systems that actually keep growth after a move of God. Scott closes with the dream that reframed success: not the platforms you stand on, but the people who stand on your shoulders. Timestamps: 00:00 Why “performance” isn’t enough 01:02 The 650 ceiling and the bucket metaphor 03:11 Revival vs. systems (new wine & wineskins) 04:32 “Everyone dunks” and raising the standard 06:22 Worker → Equipper → Leader of leaders (Eph 4 & 2 Tim 2:2) 10:58 Will I work myself out of a job? 11:58 Stairs to the rim: Model → Mentor → Multiply 14:29 Preach as a guide, not the hero 16:05 Scott’s dream: success redefined Ask us anything: hey@readysetgrow.church Grab the book: Ready Set Grow (more on this framework)

    20 min

  7. SEP 22

    Pastor, You’re Doing Too Much: Here’s How to Fix It | Ep. 01

    Doing every hospital visit, answering every email, leading every meeting—it’s unsustainable and it stalls church growth. Mark Brewer, Scott Wilson, and Hunter Wilson walk through the mindset and methods that move a church past 1,000: the 80/20 principle for pastoral time, the 3×5-board exercise to align expectations with elders, the five “only the pastor” responsibilities (vision, staff, money, preaching, discipling key leaders), and the 3–6–5 job framework that replaces dusty job descriptions with 90-day clarity. You’ll hear simple ways to delegate care without abandoning people, color-code progress (red/yellow/green), and run objective evaluations that build character and competency. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & the “doing too much” problem00:01:08 – The 80/20 principle for pastors (focus beats frenzy)00:01:46 – The board exercise: 3×5 cards → expectations on the whiteboard00:03:29 – 36 items?! Why most roles are impossible as written00:03:45 – Erasing tasks = changing mindsets (what only the pastor must do)00:04:38 – The 5 essentials: cast vision, build/develop staff, steward finances, primary preaching voice, (later addition: disciple high-capacity leaders)00:06:06 – Chaplain → Captain: shifting from doing ministry to multiplying ministry00:06:53 – Rollout: align board first, then staff, then systems00:07:31 – The “Newlywed Game” of expectations (why misalignment feels like underperformance)00:09:08 – Introducing 3-6-5: 3 goals, 6 responsibilities, 5 team values (90-day cadence)00:10:09 – Character and competency: two wings of the plane00:12:02 – What belongs in the “6” (areas you must maintain and advance)00:13:07 – The “3”: projects that move the ball in the next 90 days00:16:03 – Why static job descriptions fail (and 3-6-5 adapts)00:17:07 – How to build it: leader writes one, staff writes one, then align00:19:32 – “Try it on”: pilot 3-6-5 for 90–120 days, then adjust00:20:31 – New addition to the “5”: discipling high-capacity leaders00:21:19 – Team values vs. church core values (seasonal characteristics that win)00:22:21 – Red / Yellow / Green: simple status for every line item00:23:18 – The question every staff member asks: “Am I doing a good job?” (make it objective)Ask us anything: hey@readysetgrow.church

    25 min
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Practical coaching and proven systems to help churches break the 1,000 barrier. Each week, Scott Wilson, Hunter Wilson, and Mark Brewer turn big vision into week-by-week steps—building Ephesians-4 teams, running 90-day cycles and cooldowns, measuring what matters, and multiplying ministry through leaders of leaders. Expect honest stories, templates you can steal, and clear next actions to grow healthy, sustainable churches. www.readysetgrow.church

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